Battle for Aleppo Carries High Stakes for Syria Battle for Aleppo Carries High Stakes for Syria: The escalating fight for Aleppo has emerged as a test of whether Russia and Iran can in fact help President Bashar al-Assad win a decisive battle in the five-year Syrian war—and whether al Qaeda’s […]
Canadian Banned From Contacting ISIS Dead Canadian Banned From Contacting ISIS Dead: TORONTO — A Canadian man previously banned from associating with ISIS extremists died as police thwarted what they believed was a suicide bomb plot, authorities said. The suspect allegedly planned to target a public area, a senior Canadian […]
Turkey President Erdogan issues ultimatum to US Turkey President Erdogan issues ultimatum to US :(CNN)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave the United States “an ultimatum,” demanding the extradition of the cleric he believes is behind the failed July 15 coup attempt. The state-run Anadolu news agency reported that Erdogan had […]
Putin raises stakes over alleged Ukrainian terror plot in Crimea Putin raises stakes over alleged Ukrainian terror plot in Crimea :Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of plotting terrorist attacks in Crimea and claimed two Russian servicemen were killed in clashes this week, as tensions over the peninsula rise to their […]
Kyle Chalmers makes Olympic history on golden night for Australia Kyle Chalmers makes Olympic history on golden night for Australia:(CNN)Australia has a new Olympic hero — and his name is Kyle Chalmers. The 18-year-old stunned the field in the men’s 100-meters freestyle final to claim gold and become the first […]
Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount: Rio Olympics organizers stepped up police patrols on Wednesday as security concerns mounted over the threat posed by street violence, with a Games bus being hit by stones […]
A 2nd Olympic pool has turned green A 2nd Olympic pool has turned green : Rio (CNN)There’s something in the water at the Rio Olympics: Yet another pool has turned deep, bright green. This time, it’s the water polo pool. On Tuesday, when the diving pool at the Maria Lenk […]
Katie Ledecky picks up 3rd gold at Rio Katie Ledecky picks up 3rd gold at Rio : Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride. The 19-year-old turned in another overpowering performance to carry the United States to victory […]
Manny Pacquiao confirms fight vs Jessie Vargas on 5 Nov Manny Pacquiao confirms fight vs Jessie Vargas on 5 Nov: Manny Pacquiao said on Tuesday night that he will challenge welterweight titleholder Jessie Vargas on Nov. 5 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. After some confusion last […]
Clinton wrestles with a stubborn swing state Clinton wrestles with a stubborn swing state: DES MOINES — It’s the state that derailed her 2008 campaign, and nearly did it again in the February caucuses. Now, even as Hillary Clinton’s lead grows across the swing state map, Iowa continues to bedevil […]
